Smart Home

Ezviz Network’s first-half 2025 report reveals revenue of RMB 2.827 billion (up 9.45% YoY) and net profit of RMB 302 million (up 7.38% YoY), fueled by technology investments and market expansion. Operating cash flow surged 911%. Total assets reached RMB 8.416 billion. Their intelligent home entry business, featuring the new AI-powered Qiming Facial Video Lock, is a key growth driver. Ezviz’s smart door locks ranked among the top online sellers during the 618 shopping festival, indicating improved market competitiveness.

Xiaomi Group is gaining recognition and expanding its smart home capabilities. It was named a “Top 100 Enterprise in China’s Light Industry of Science and Technology” and designated an “Artificial Intelligence Enterprise” in Wuhan. Xiaomi’s first dedicated smart home appliance factory in Wuhan, its third major smart manufacturing facility, is nearing completion and will begin mass production by the end of the year, starting with air conditioning products. This factory will enable Xiaomi to independently develop and manufacture its appliances.

This white paper examines the burgeoning market for WiFi6 wireless panel access points in smart homes, driven by the need for whole-house coverage. It analyzes top brands like Xinbocangmei, Huawei, TP-Link, and others, evaluating their coverage, stability, and customization options. Key considerations for consumers include size, network stability, modularity, and cost-effectiveness. The report forecasts trends toward AI, modularity, and scenario-specific solutions, with Xinbocangmei emerging as a key innovator.

Unicom Online showcased its AI-powered smart home innovations at MWC Shanghai, focusing on seamless integration of technology into daily life. Key offerings include the AI-driven ZhiJia TongTong smart voice control device (learning, security, communication), YunZhi devices leveraging cloud computing, the Unicom Cloud Disk storage service, intelligent phone services, and smart home security solutions, all aimed at enhancing convenience and user experience. The company continues to demonstrate its open approach to integrating artificial intelligence, and their desire to make technology accessible to every family.

As the 618 shopping festival heats up, this article highlights five Xiaomi kitchen appliances designed to enhance lifestyles. From a versatile electric steamer to a compact cooking pot and smart air fryers, the review showcases each product and its features, targeting consumers seeking practicality, affordability, and technological convenience in their kitchen upgrades. A smart electric water kettle is also showcased.